An Awkward Age by Anna Starobinets, Hugh Aplin

An Awkward Age

Anna Starobinets, Hugh Aplin

153 pages first pub 2005 (editions)

fiction horror short stories challenging reflective fast-paced
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The title story of this enthralling compilation spins the tale of a boy growing into adolescence whose body appears to have been taken over by a colony of ants. His diary—initially expressed in the barely literate tones of a young child—becomes mo...

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Community Reviews Summary of 95 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
mysterious 50%
tense 50%
sad 33%
challenging 16%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 25%
slow 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

No: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 100%

Average rating

3.8

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